The Korean wave, or Hallyu, has taken the storms. People nowadays, especially youngsters, are glued to Korean entertainment content, be it music, dramas, movies, or variety shows. Talking about Korean dramas, they produce dramas in all genres, which are entertaining to watch. It has something for everybody, irrespective of age. This inclusivity is the reason for the rise of the craze for Korean dramas, popularly known as K-drama. With the rise in popularity, more and more streaming sites are including K-dramas in their list. Some streaming sites also produce exclusive dramas, which are available on that site only. When it comes to free streaming sites, YouTube is an easily accessible platform and also has mind-blowing dramas for free. So, here is the list of the top 10 Korean dramas available on YouTube.
1. Dr. Romantic 2
Dr. Romantic Season 2 is a South Korean drama released in 2020. The story revolves around a hospital named Doldam Hospital, located in the countryside. Once a famous and genius surgeon now lives an ordinary life and works as a senior surgeon at Doldam Hospital. The doctor's name is Kim Sa Bu, played by Han Seok Kyu. The drama also shows the story of new doctors named Seo Woo Jin, played by Ahn Hyo Seop, and Che Eun Jae, played by Lee Sung Kyung, as they face various challenges while working in the hospital. You can watch this drama on the SBS World channel on YouTube.
2. Do You Like Brahms?
Do You Like Brahms is a South Korean drama released in 2020. The story revolves around a girl named Chae Song Ah, played by Park Eun Bin, despite her family’s disapproval, went to music school. As she is quite older than the rest of her classmates, she finds it difficult to cope with the rest of the class. One day she meets a famous pianist named Park Joon Youn, played by Kim Min Jae. His music and the rhythm of the piano comforted Song Ah. The story progressed as they began to come closer. You can binge on this drama on the SBS World channel on YouTube.
3. Don’t Dare to Dream
Don’t Dare to Dream is a South Korean drama released in 2016. The drama’s plot revolves around a news weather reporter named Pyo Na Ri, played by Gong Hyo Jin, who dreamt of becoming a news anchor. But, in the over-competitive world of the news anchor, she fights to get a spot despite various intentional hurdles on her way. She meets Lee Hwan Shin, played by Jo Jung Suk, also a news anchor. He first hated Pyo Na Ri, but as he got to know her closely, he fell in love with her and also guided her to achieve her dream. This drama is also available on SBS Worl You Tube channel.
4. Wok Of Love
Wok of Love is a romantic Korean drama released in 2018. The drama tells the story of a chef named Seo Poong, played by Lee Jun Ho, who has mastered Chinese cuisine and worked in a luxurious restaurant and is kicked out of the restaurant. To take revenge, he opened a small Chinese restaurant right in front of the hotel. Then we have our female lead named Dan Sae Woo, played by Jung Ryeo Won, who was living a very comfortable and happy life but, all her happiness was finished as her father was arrested because of some false accusation, and that too on her wedding day. She then joined Seo Poong to work there and earn some money.
5. Dr. Romantic
Dr. Romantic Season 1 is a South Korean drama released in 2016. The drama’s plot revolves around a reputed and genius doctor named Kim Sa Bu, played by Han Seok Kyu, who works in a small hospital in a small town. Kang Dong Joo, played by Yoo Yeon Seok, grew up in poverty, and to live a comfortable life as an adult always seeks VIP patients. We have Yoon Se Jung, played by Seo Hyun Jin, a young surgeon who has a traumatic past and wants to overcome it. You can watch this drama on SBS World's YouTube channel.
6. Pinocchio
Pinocchio is a South Korean drama released in 2014. The story revolves around a girl named Choi In Ha, played by Park Shin Hye, who aspires to be a successful journalist like her mother but faces challenges in achieving it, as she has Pinocchio syndrome, where she gets hiccups whenever she lies. On the other hand, we have Choi Dal Po, played by Lee Jong Suk, whose family died because of wrong journalism, and now he is also entering the journalist world.
7. The Master’s Sun
The Master’s Sun is a South Korean drama released in 2013. The story revolves around a woman named Tae Gong Sil, played by Gong Hyo Jin, who can see ghosts after an accident. She then meets a greedy CEO named Joo Joong Won, played by So Ji Sub. Their paths cross as they dive into a kidnapping case that happened in Joong Won’s past. The drama is available on SBS Worlds YouTube channel.
8. Birth Of The Beauty
Birth of the Beauty is a South Korean drama released in 2014. The drama revolves around a woman named Sa Geum Ran, played by Han Ye Seul, who is fat and mistreated by her in-laws. On top of it, her husband cheated on her and tried to murder her as she refused to divorce him. She then approaches Han Tae Hee, played by Joo Sang Wook, who changes her appearance and helps her to take revenge on her husband. Han Tae Hee also has his share of traumas. Both helped each other to come out of their traumas and gradually fell in love. You can watch this drama on SBS World’s YouTube channel.
9. Hot Stove League
Hot Stove League is a South Korean drama released in 2019. The drama’s plot revolves around a competent and the youngest head of the management team of a baseball team, named Lee Se Young, played by Park Eun Bin. Then enters Beak Seung Soo, played by Nam Koong Min, who is appointed as the general manager of the team. The story progresses as they take the team Dreams to the championship. This drama is also available on SBS World’s YouTube channel.
10. Where Stars Land
Where Stars Land is a South Korean drama released in 2018. This drama revolves around a girl named Han Yeo Reum, played by Chae Soo Bin, who is clumsy but wants to be a perfectionist. She meets a mysterious man named Lee Soo Yeon, played by Lee Je Hoon, who wants to live an ordinary life and distance himself from others. Both work in the passenger service team at Incheon Airport. The story progresses as they solve everyday problems in the airport and fall in love.
